Definition of responsible

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  • responsible is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • responsible is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • responsible is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of responsible

  • being the agent or cause (adjective)

    Examples

    1. determined who was the responsible party
    2. termites were responsible for the damage

    Synonyms

    1. responsible for
  • having an acceptable credit rating (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a responsible borrower

    Synonyms

    1. creditworthy
  • worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a responsible adult
    2. responsible journalism
    3. a responsible position
    4. the captain is responsible for the ship's safety
    5. the cabinet is responsible to the parliament

See definition of responsible in Merriam Webster